Bausch & Lomb recalls Stellaris Elite 20 GA Vitrectomy Cutters with risk of back cap separating from the body during use. Affected units have specific lot numbers and expiration dates.
The back cap separates from the body of the vitrectomy cutter.
Bausch & Lomb is recalling a specific vision enhancement system component due to a risk that the back cap may separate from the vitrectomy cutter during use. This could lead to potential injury if the cutter becomes unstable or malfunctions.
The back cap can separate from the vitrectomy cutter during use, potentially causing the cutter to become unstable or malfunction. This could lead to injury if the cutter slips or moves unexpectedly during surgical procedures.
Ophthalmologists and surgical staff who use the Stellaris Elite 20 GA Vitrectomy Cutter for eye surgery are most at risk. The recall affects specific lot numbers and expiration dates of the product.
Check for the product name 'Stellaris Elite Vision Enhancement System, 20 ga. Posterior Mid-Field Elite Pack' with reference number SE5420M. Affected units have lot numbers W0861 (exp. 6/4/2019) or W1115 (exp. 7/5/2019).
Identify the lot number and expiration date on the packaging to confirm if your unit is affected.
Reach out to Bausch & Lomb directly for further instructions or to confirm if your specific unit is recalled.
The recalled product is the Bausch + Lomb Stellaris Elite Vision Enhancement System, 20 ga. Posterior Mid-Field Elite Pack, REF SE5420M.
Lot numbers W0861 (exp. 6/4/2019) and W1115 (exp. 7/5/2019) are affected.
Check the product packaging for the reference number SE5420M and lot numbers W0861 or W1115 with the specified expiration dates.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bausch & Lomb to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3266-2018 — Bausch & Lomb Bausch & Lomb Hello, I own a Bausch & Lomb that is covered by recall Z-3266-2018 from Bausch & Lomb. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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